United States Triumphs In Yacht Classic. The British challenger, "Sovereign" and the U.S. defender, "Constellation" meet off Newport, R.I. for the America's cup. The U.S. defender has little trouble taking the first two races as she sets her sails for a clean sweep. Britain has never won since the America's victory in 1851. Newport, Rhode Island boat marina where the Sovereign is docked. The Sovereign's under the command of Capitan Peter Scott. Deck hands preparing to set sail for the big race. The US entry the Constellation and her crew on her deck. A photographer taking pictures of the big event. The yachts with their sails up. The Constellation and the Sovereign sails up and in the midst of the race. The skipper of the Constellation, he took the yacht and the crew to win the America's Cup 1964.